The 'super secret' Chagos island airbase at heart of Trump-Starmer row

The British Indian Ocean Territory, AKA the Chagos Islands is
home to the American super-base of Diego Garcia. Located on the
largest island in the archipelago and home to the joint UK/US
military base since the 1970s.


The Chagos handover to Mauritius has been controversial from the
outset and shifting signals from Donald Trump have left the
Starmer government open to a political backlash.


Has the special relationship turned toxic over these islands? And
should the sovereignty transfer be stopped? To discuss, Roland
turns to Ben Judah who has worked for the previous foreign
secretary and Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, David
Blair. 


Producer: Peter Shevlin


Executive Producer: Louisa Wells


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